Overview
MOIRANS EN MONTAGNE2 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,400 people in Moirans-en-Montagne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of the Rhône basin.
MOIRANS EN MONTAGNE2 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Moirans-en-Montagne, a commune in the Jura department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,400 and is designed with a capacity of 3,340 cubic meters per day, currently treating an average daily volume of 428 cubic meters. It employs advanced treatment processes to ensure high-quality effluent. As a French wastewater treatment plant, MOIRANS EN MONTAGNE2 operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. For agglomerations of this size (2,400 population equivalent), the directive requires at least secondary treatment, but the plant exceeds this with advanced treatment, indicating a commitment to environmental protection. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which eventually flows into the Rhône River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive marine ecosystems. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and supporting biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
MOIRANS EN MONTAGNE2 is located in Moirans-en-Montagne, a commune in the Jura department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The address is Sous le Pont, D 470, Moirans-en-Montagne, 39260.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,400 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhône River basin. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge. For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires at least secondary treatment, but the plant provides advanced treatment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. However, in sensitive areas, advanced treatment may be mandated. MOIRANS EN MONTAGNE2 exceeds these requirements with advanced treatment.
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